Ain Dubai has announced that the closure period will extend until Q1 of 2023.
Having been closed since March, the wheel was expected to open this year but has now been delayed until the coming year.
“We have been working rigorously to complete the enhancement works over the past months. Once a reopening date is set, a further announcement will be made,” the official statement read.
“In line with our commitment to offering guests an experience unlike any other, we look forward to introducing new and exciting offers when we re-open Ain Dubai for visitors to enjoy from across the globe,” the statement concluded.
In March, it was announced that the iconic observation wheel would be closed until the end of Ramadan but was then extended until the end of summer, a further extension has now been announced until 2023.
Located on Bluewaters Island, the observation wheel stands at a height of 250 meters, making it the highest and largest globally. The weight of the wheel is equivalent to four A380 aircrafts.
Ain Dubai gave 360-degree views of the skyline, with 48 air-conditioned passenger cabins which holds 1,750 visitors in one revolution.